Tarling Road hub approved

Barnet Council’s Planning Committee have approved plans for a new community hub to be constructed in East Finchley.

The Tarling Road Community Hub will replace the Old Barn community centre and create a brand new facility which will provide a shared space for local community groups.

Plans also include new play facilities, improvements to the green space and flexibility for nursery provision.

The council will now work closely with residents to appoint a management organisation to run the centre and develop a schedule for how the space will be used.

Barnet Council’s Chief Executive, Andrew Travers, said: “This is an excellent opportunity to create a new and improved centre for the whole community, and a great deal of work has gone into making sure the centre works for everyone.

“One of the groups which will be using the new centre will be the Somali Bravanese Welfare Association, and this is an important step for them, coming almost three years after fire destroyed their previous base in Coppetts Road.”